Reports on services provided since the inception of CUMI demonstrates the impressive level of activity that is possible from a small NGO with a limited budget. CUMI has been able to demonstrate clinical efficacy along with financial accountability. Since its birth in August 1991, CUMI has accumulated approximately 1,200 names including calls, advice and names (and in the case of street people, some pseudonyms) on its register. Currently, 740 files are active, while others remain in various stages of activity or referral.

The majority of clients enter the program as street people. Others enter through referrals from families, concerned citizens and the general community. Over 450 clients have been successfully rehabilitated and placed back in to community, some with employment.

Further, the 25-30 people who currently attend the Day Center regularly participate in the activities of daily living skills and volunteer services to the community. If CUMI were not available, these persons would be on the streets. CUMI's Clinical Services and Intermediate Care functions prevent many hospitalizations and reduce hospital inpatient and outpatient services.

The CUMI DayCenter register shows a volume of over 44,825 visits since the opening of its doors. All this is accomplished with two professional nurses, volunteers and two paraprofessional program assistants and supportive professionals, e.g. MHO.

Statistics- Based on the total caseload from 1991- 2007

48% of CUMI clients come on a sporadic basis. This is evidenced by the fact that 41% of our clients' files end up being reactivated. There remains a number of clients who continue to be homeless due to social and economic reasons, e.g., the very elderly and those without any source of family support.

The CUMI Rehabilitation Program has had an enormous impact on the lives of many clients and the community. Those who have returned to the community and become employed have proven that there is life after mental illness.

The total caseload to date, files breakdown as follows:
*Active Files
*Discharges
*Information Only
*Inactive File
*Deceased
*Sporadic
*Other

Nurse Administrator, Revised February 2008